If you have coeliac disease, choose a roll whose current packaging explicitly says ‘gluten-free’; an ordinary wheat, spelt or sourdough roll is not a substitute. Albert Heijn and PLUS list white and multiseed varieties as gluten-free rolls, but always check the packaging before eating them. Avoid contact with gluten crumbs at home, and don’t assume that every gluten-free roll contains iodised salt.
You’re looking for a roll that is explicitly labelled gluten-free, and you also want to avoid it coming into contact with gluten crumbs at home. The Dutch Coeliac Society stresses both the need to avoid gluten and the importance of preventing cross-contamination.
You want a white or multiseed roll, not just any other gluten-free bread product. Albert Heijn and PLUS list these varieties; if you shop elsewhere, check the exact product type and current packaging.
As well as checking that it’s labelled gluten-free, you want to know what’s in the roll. If you eat little bread or want to know whether a product contains iodised salt, check the ingredients list and, if needed, ask a specialist dietitian for advice. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre highlights iodine as something to consider if you eat little bread or bread without iodised salt.
Start by checking the gluten-free label on the packaging. Then compare the type of bread and variety, and think about how you’ll store and prepare the roll at home without exposing it to gluten crumbs.
| What to consider | What to check when buying | Who is this most important for? |
|---|---|---|
| Gluten-free label | Check that the current packaging says ‘gluten-free’, and read the ingredients and warnings. | If I’m buying a roll for someone with coeliac disease, I don’t want to rely on an online product name alone. For around 50% of consumers, confirmed gluten-free status would be their main concern when buying. |
| Type and variety | Check that it really is a roll, and look at whether it’s the white or multiseed variety and how many are in the pack. | I’m looking for a roll for breakfast or lunch and want to know whether my preferred variety is available. This particular type of bread would be the top priority for around 30% of consumers. |
| Using it at home and ingredients | Plan to store it separately and use clean utensils; check the ingredients list for iodised salt if that matters to your choice. | In a kitchen where ordinary bread is also kept, I want to avoid gluten crumbs and know what’s in my roll. Around 20% of consumers would see this as their main concern. |
Sourdough and organic don’t mean gluten-free. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre points out that wheat, including spelt, contains gluten.
If you’re buying for someone with coeliac disease, choose a roll whose current packaging explicitly says ‘gluten-free’.
A shop may list other gluten-free bread products without offering a roll in the shape you’re looking for.
Check the exact product name and packaging. If rolls aren’t available, assess another bread product by checking its own gluten-free label.
The Dutch Coeliac Society says that shared chopping boards, knives and other surfaces can transfer gluten to gluten-free food.
Store the rolls separately and use clean surfaces and utensils.
The fact that bakers’ salt with iodine can be used in bakery products doesn’t mean that it’s in every gluten-free roll. The Netherlands Nutrition Centre highlights eating little bread or bread without iodised salt as something to consider when it comes to iodine intake.
Check the ingredients list if this matters to your choice, and if needed, discuss any questions about your long-term diet with a specialist dietitian.
Albert Heijn lists AH Gluten-free White Rolls and AH Gluten-free Multiseed Rolls as separate products.
PLUS lists gluten-free white and multiseed rolls, both in packs of two.
Jumbo has an online gluten-free category that includes bakery products.
ALDI lists gluten-free bread among its bakery products.
Lidl provides information about a gluten-free range.
Dirk lists, among other products, a gluten-free Schär bread product alongside ordinary rolls.
These mini baguettes are only relevant if you’re happy with a different type of bread instead of a roll. Before buying, check what type of bread is in the pack and whether the packaging says ‘gluten-free’.
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Only consider this product if mini baguettes suit your needs better than rolls.
The product information lists seven pieces, but it’s unclear whether these are ready-to-eat rolls or a mix. Check the packaging and preparation instructions before buying.
Before use, check the gluten-free label and current allergen information on the packaging; the product information mentions soya and possible traces of lupin and mustard.
No, not unless the current packaging explicitly says ‘gluten-free’. Wheat contains gluten and spelt is a type of wheat; sourdough doesn’t change that.
According to Implementing Regulation (EU) No 828/2014, a food may only be labelled ‘gluten-free’ if the gluten content of the product sold to the final consumer is no more than 20 mg/kg. Check the label on the current packaging of the roll you’re buying.
Yes, check the packaging you receive. PLUS points out that ingredients, nutritional values, and dietary and allergy information may change; an online product title is no substitute for the current label.
Use clean, separate surfaces and clean utensils for gluten-free rolls. The Dutch Coeliac Society lists shared chopping boards and knives as some of the ways cross-contamination can occur.
No, the product name doesn’t tell you whether iodised salt has been used. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority explains that iodine compounds may be added to bread and other bakery products through bakers’ salt, up to a maximum of 65 mg of iodine per kg of salt; this isn’t a requirement for every roll. Check the ingredients list if this matters to your choice.
